Look at this LiTTle CuTie!

 I found this at my local thrift store and I thought it was so cute.

Then I saw this and I was in LoVe.

Of course she needed a little sNaZing up. So I..............

Scraped off these ugly roses.

Painted her a blue-gray color. 

Gave her a good scrape down. 

I like to use all different kinds of puddy knives to distress my paint.

I smothered all the painted parts with my favorite stain.

The kind I love to use is Minwax Wood Finish Provincial 211.

Then I rubbed off any excess stain.

Make sure you get all the loose parts. Look how cute this little switch is.

Next comes the lamp shade which this little lamp did't come with one. I have been eying this white rosy looking trim for quite some time and thought this would be the perfect project. I found a self-adhesive lamp shade at Hobby Lobby for $7.99. This is usually more then I would spend but I have to say I really like the self-adhesive part and I thought it was well worth the extra $$.

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I pulled off the wrapping and found a really sticky surface.

I just wrapped my trim around the shade and it was done. 

Make sure you get your trim right where you want it  because the shade is really sticky. 

Then I just put the shade on my lamp and it was done.

This was such an easy and fun project.

Did I mention I LovE iT!

ThanKs For the LiNk uP LaDiES!

   

Pork Tenderloin

Who knew this could be so good? I tried to make this a couple years ago but did NOT know how to prepare it. I would roast it slow all day long like it was a roast or something. 

Well since then I have learned how to cook this

 fabulously yummy piece of meat....... HOT and FAST..........Here's what I did.....

Take the tenderloin out of the fridge 30 minutes before cooking and preheat the oven to 425F degrees. Pour a little Grape Seed oil on it and your favorite seasoning. I have used Montreal Steak Seasoning and McCormick Pork Rub. Both are great. Rub it down and let it sit for about 25 minutes.

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Get out the frying pan and sear the tenderloin over medium-high heat until all sides are brown, about 5 to 6 minutes in all.

Place on baking sheet and bake for about 25 minutes or until meat temperature is at 145F degrees, tent the pork with foil and let it rest about 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

You noticed my yummy potatoes and peppers huh. Those are so easy too. Just wash and cut some Butter Gold Potatoes. Throw them in the microwave for 10 minutes and then toss them in a big bowl with Grape Seed Oil (about 3 Tb.) and Montreal seasoning. Bake at 425F degrees for about 45 minutes. 

There should be enough oil and spice to toss the peppers in after the potatoes.  Set them aside and place on top of potatoes about 15 to 20 minutes before they are done.

Enjoy!